Again, they're nowhere near as good as a proper clamp, but they should work well enough for many smaller projects. Non-slip pads are another valuable accessory for this portable workbench.

If you were to compare these tools with a pie chart, the Jawhorse would be 95 percent clamping and 5 percent worktable. The Workmate would be more like one-third clamping, two-thirds worktable.

The DeWalt Plastic Folding Portable Workbench is a best seller at Home Depot with a 4.7 out of five-star rating, and for a good reason — the heavy-duty construction holds up to 1,000 pounds.

Once you’ve filled your garage with all the essential power tools, there are a few nice-to-have things that can bolster your DIY workflow. One of those super versatile pieces is a solid portable ...

This portable work station is Amazon’s No.1 bestselling workbench , and over 2,000 were sold in just the past month.

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Similarly, the tools and accessories you purchase to customize your workbench are just as important. Consider the type of tasks you will perform most often and the best way to accomplish those tasks.

Like many of the more common bench supply builds we’ve seen, [Pat K]’s more portable project relies on the ubiquitous DPS5005 power supply module, obtained from the usual sources.